Garden/Maintenance Officer

Come and join the Infinite team as our new Garden/Maintenance Officer on a full-time basis at our aged care home, Edmonton Gardens in Cairns.

Nestled in a tranquil setting just 10 km from Cairns CBD, our home enjoys peaceful views across surrounding cane fields and tropical landscapes. In this role, you’ll be part of a team that takes genuine pride in maintaining a beautiful, safe and welcoming environment that our residents are proud to call home. Edmonton Gardens Aged Care & Nursing Home | Infinite Care

This role offers great work life balance as the hours are Monday to Friday, starting at 7am & finishing at approximately 3pm. The successful candidate will receive an hourly rate for this permanent role and a fortnightly paid phone allowance.

For this particular role, we are seeking a green thumb, who loves to immerse themselves in the garden - light general maintenance will be required.

Infinite Care’s Employee benefits;

• FREE mandatory & self-paced training modules throughout your employment.
• Discounted Health Insurance.
• Earn extra income via Carefriends employee referral program (*unlimited referrals)
• Earn extra income via weekly shift bidding for extra shifts in your week.
• Ability to cross-skill into hospitality and resident engagement teams.
• Discounted Fitness Passport to access health and wellbeing sessions.
• Ability to span your career across our 18 homes nationally.
• Employee Assistance Program for family, financial and wellbeing support services.
• Discounted retail, fuel and technology items via Employee discounts provider – Flare. 

Day to day duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Undertake general day to day maintenance activities to a high standard in accordance with Infinite standards, plans and guidelines.
• Ensure all emergency, preventative and corrective maintenance is carried out in accordance with all statutory and regulatory requirements.
• When required oversee and coordinate any required contractors working on site.
• Ensure smooth day to day running of all maintenance requirements at the facility.
• Exceptional client service skills are important to ensure success in the role.
• Flexibility to undertake a wide scope of activities including but not limited to: landscaping and garden maintenance; general repairs; waste removal; painting and test and tagging (training can be provided after commencement).

 About You:

• Previous gardening and maintenance experience is preferred.
• OHS understanding.
• You will need to be a self-starter with excellent time management skills which enable you prioritise work schedules.
• Work autonomously as well as a member of the team and have a strong customer service focus.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills and ability to multi-task.
• A valid NDIS Workers Screening Clearance (or willing to apply for one)
• Positive `can do' attitude will ensure your success in this important role.

As part of being an Infinite Aged care employee you will be required to complete pre-employment checks.

Like to know more? Contact Teri Vallely for a confidential chat on 07 5667 0815 or email teri.vallely@infin8care.com.au